3. Getting Started with Audio

Now that you have a basic understanding of what Pro Tools is and what it can do, it’s time to start making things happen. The first step on the path to Pro Tools proficiency is to set up a session and start using audio. In this chapter, you’ll learn how to do the following:

• Configure Pro Tools to make the most of your computer system.

• Set up and customize your inputs, outputs, inserts, and buses.

• Create Audio, Aux Input, and Master Fader tracks.

• Import audio into your session.

• Play your session in a variety of ways to suit different circumstances.